To Do or Not To Do List is My Friday Question.

Welcome Friday!! Woo-hoo! It has been one of those weeks. How 'bout for you?

I started my day around 4:30am trying to catch up on some laundry and decided not to do my exercise routine, but instead hit the road for a run. More on that in a minute.

So, as I was getting lunches ready, I also prepared my To-Do list, and if you remember from my Bucket List post, you know how much I like lists! This one is a doozie....not sure I will get through it today, but will try.

First thing on the list was to take the kids to get their braces tightened. Yes, that was a plural. We have both kids in braces and it's been so much fun, I recommend it to every parent of a teenager! *yes, sarcasm*

Here is what my kids look like when they hear that it is time for "The Visit" to the orthodontist.

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A tip for those of you that are venturing into world of orthodontic care...and have managed to keep your arms and legs (payment is pretty steep for these things), before the wire tightening visit, be sure to help your child deal with the pain by giving Motrin/Tylenol BEFORE the visit. Did you catch the be-fore? Me? I should listen to my own advice, because I forgot. It wasn't pretty when they walked out of the back...both holding their cheeks saying "Ow."

Next on my list was to go to the bank...check....next....run...

Yes. Run. I have not really done any running in about a month. I have walked, done weights, worked out with kettlebells (which I am in l-o-v-e with, btw). But no running because I have been rehab-ing a past knee injury.

So, today was the day to test the waters. I went for a very easy 30 minute run and it was good. It felt great to see the fall colors and get some cool air into the lungs. I am still in the wait and see mode to make sure that the knee stays "normal".

So I am up to 4 things checked off my list....

Not. even. a. dent.

How is your "to-do" list going?